autumn inspiration

25 April 2017

It's a crazy life. This week we've been immersed in enjoying autumn and next week we'll be enjoying spring. Yes, it's time to pack again for our annual migration to the Northern Hemisphere. Time to pack up the house, and my studio, say goodbye to our beautiful dog and head to Spain for adventures in our little van.

Last couple of days of the crisp, frosty mornings, calm days, spectacular autumn colours, bike rides and swims with Zulu dog.

Watercolour sketch of from the Lake Wanaka Outlet

Working on a pattern of Liquidambar leaves

Next post should be from somewhere in Spain :-)

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